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Ovarian Cancer Prevention Center

The Birth Control Pill: Fight Cancer and More

The benefits of taking the birth control pill aren’t limited to lighter and more regular periods. Studies have shown that taking the birth control pill after the age of 40 can reduce your risk of ovarian cancer by half. It can also help you fight colon, uterine and breast cancers. Learn more.

More Advice from the Experts

Learn how to decode the warning signs and symptoms of 3 silent cancers that affect women. Awareness is your best defense against deadly cancers that are hard to detect. If you find that you are exhibiting any of the following symptoms on a persistent basis, contact a physician and get yourself checked out. Be proactive about protecting your health.

Ovarian cancer kills thousands of women each year, but it shouldn't. New research is shedding light on how to prevent this deadly cancer, and early detection can save your life. Here's what you need to know.